Question

"If the given symbols mean:

'+' means 'divided by'

'-' means 'multiplied by'

'x' means 'minus'

'÷' means 'plus'

Then, find the value of the following expressions: 60 + 5 - 4 × 10 ÷ 2=?

• A. 35
• B. 40
• C. 55
• D. 65

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 40

The symbols mean:

• + = ÷

• - = ×

• × = −

• ÷ = +

So the expression:

60 + 5 - 4 × 10 ÷ 2

becomes:

60 ÷ 5 × 4 − 10 + 2

Now apply BODMAS (division and multiplication first, from left to right):

1. $(60 \div 5 = 12)$

2. $(12 \times 4 = 48)$

3. $(48 - 10 + 2 = 38 + 2 = 40)$

Answer: 40